Maintenance & Repairs - July 2007

My AC has water in it(I can hear it being slushed around when I turn it on). Is it safe to leave it on with water in it? It's really hot here, but I don't want to risk any hazard.

2007-07-05 12:30:57 · 8 answers · asked by Sgt. Donut 1

Who should we call to fix the Air Conditioner?
and
Whats the average cost to fix the Air Conditioner?

(for a one story House)

2007-07-05 12:23:56 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read a similar question someone else posted and i've tried some of the things people suggested for removing the odors but it doesn't work. I've tried grinding lemons down the garbage disposal and putting baking soda down the drain. It doesn't smell just walking by the sink but whenever I wash dishes and then let the water drain out of the basin when I'm done, it smells horrible for a few seconds. The lemon only temporarily disguises the smell and I don't think the baking soda helped. I want to actually get rid of the smell completely- not disguise it. Any suggestions?

2007-07-05 12:06:06 · 13 answers · asked by Thing 5

My A/C unit outside continues running even though the air handler inside shuts off, thus freezing the pipes and potentially causing serious damage. When the thermostat is switched from automatic to manual the inside fan comes back on. Does this seem like a thermostat problem or a/c problem? The thermostat was replaced 3.5 years ago and is a mercury style.

2007-07-05 11:59:57 · 6 answers · asked by cranesroost 1

2007-07-05 11:35:28 · 10 answers · asked by dhca 1

I live in the desert and use a swamp cooler, but lately the house is just getting too humid to be comfortable. Would it help to run a dehumidifier to eliminate some of the extra humidity being created by the cooler? Right now the inside temp is 80 degrees and the humidity is 48%.

2007-07-05 11:13:55 · 3 answers · asked by darth_momm 4

Currently, I live in a house that has a flat tar & gravel roof, which is laid directly over the tongue & groove cedar that is also the ceiling. Just before we moved in three years ago, the landlord had the roof re-done.

Every year that we have lived here, the roof has leaked when it rains.

I have been trying to convince the landlord that he should add on a vaulted roof, but I understand that this will be more expensive than just adding more tar & gravel, except for the fact that he wouldn't have to re-do it every year.

My husband and I started talking this weekend, and realized that foam is another potential option.

Does anyone know what the relative costs are for all of these roofing options per square foot? I realize that it may differ in my area, but if you know the cost of each within your own geography, could you please share? I'd like to make a proposal to the landlord that has facts to back it up.

2007-07-05 10:16:45 · 5 answers · asked by abfabmom1 7

I'm looking for ideas to lower my electricity bill. I live in So CAL and its extremely hot.

I live in a 2 story home that is about 2500 sq ft and I we a pool. We have 7 in the household (5 teenagers). In the summer my electric bill runs about $630 to $710.

My upstairs room never really completely cools so I purchased a 12,000 BTU portable A/C, which I'm hoping will be less expensive than running my A/C. Any thoughts on this being cheaper?

Also, is it less expensive to run things outside of the peak hrs of (2pm-6pm) or is it the same cost?

Should I unplug items that aren't running, coffee pot, computer, curling iron, toaster, etc. when not in use or does it matter since it isn't turned on?

Thanks for your feedback, I did look through past questions for history but didn't quite answer all my questions.

LOOK FORWARD TO REPLIES. :)

2007-07-05 09:07:02 · 13 answers · asked by Roxy 1

we have black mold in our apt. my stove burns everything up.my dishwasher has never worked.landlord cut a hole in my floor,and left it.we didnt have air for two weeks.i have called the city inspector several times,still nothing has been done.i keep hearing promises that are never fulfilled.i am tired and want my money back so i can move ,what should i do?

2007-07-05 09:04:04 · 6 answers · asked by Kimberly R 1

I have carpet and hardwood floor damage. Water also leaked into the ground AC vents (from main drain, toilet, shower,etc..). It stinks and we also had to shut the AC off to remove the AC coil to remove the water from the vents(ducts). Everything is polluted. Are we entitled to have them put us in a hotel because of the air pollution and heat without having the AC? Expense some of our meals due to kitchen not being available to cook? What are some other things that we might be entitled to as policy owners.

2007-07-05 08:45:01 · 4 answers · asked by spk_123_216 1

if i have some and want to sell it how much is it worth

the tank weighs 33.4 pounds
i do car ac and this is home ac i think

2007-07-05 08:33:40 · 5 answers · asked by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7

I'm not sure what to put on it. I was told to fiberglass it, but I haven't been able to find anyone who does it. The slide is large and empties into my pool. Right now it looks bad. The epoxy is peeling away. It probably needs to be sanded before anything else can be put on it. The question is, what should go on the slide to make it look good and make it slippery when the water runs down it, and won't start peeling and lifting off again?

2007-07-05 07:42:53 · 2 answers · asked by Bev 1

I have a 2001 GE Spacemaker microwave oven above my stove. Everything works on it except it stopped heating up. What is the problem? And, if I need a part replaced what is it called and approx. how much will it cost me?

(I'm really hoping to have it repaired because due to it's location and the way it is installed it would be very difficult to take it out and replace it.)

Thanks!

2007-07-05 07:36:24 · 8 answers · asked by d.a.f.f.y. 5

We have a older GE fridge with the freezer on bottom. Last night we noticed our meats where starting to thaw and everything in our fridge was sweating. We turned it all the way up fridge and freezer. This model has letters for freezer and numbers for fridge. After we done that our meats quit thawing and the fridge got cooler. It nots real cold but its not hot anymore.

2007-07-05 07:20:36 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I wanted to see if I can hire some day-laborers to get yard work done or for some moving help in the future.

2007-07-05 07:16:02 · 6 answers · asked by Shane W 2

There are gaps between my lintel and the brick veneer above, and I fail to see how the brick is suspended. I worry that one day I'll be walking into my garage, and I'll hear a rumbling sound, and then I'll have to run away like a baby deer from the crashing bricks.

Someone told me that they have no true function after serving their purpose as a platform at brick-lay time.

2007-07-05 06:59:16 · 2 answers · asked by Imposter 3

Is there a stain in a shade similar to the color on my vanity I could use to cover up the damage and where could I find it?

2007-07-05 06:22:31 · 7 answers · asked by Angel 2

2007-07-05 04:53:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-07-05 04:53:28 · 9 answers · asked by peajaetee 2

It does not have a garbage disposal, and the drainage is not diminished - there is just a SMELL.

2007-07-05 04:44:26 · 241 answers · asked by Cris O 5

The soap dispensers open up and leave the soap on the bottom of the machine.Needless to say, we have constant film left on all of our dishes and nothing seems to get clean.The model is a GE POTSCRUBBER 1420.

2007-07-05 04:39:06 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

because I don't want them to shut off my gas. Am I responsible for the gas pipes and such underneath the ground on my property or does the gas company fix those? Am I only responsible for what's in my house? I can smell the leak in certain places around my property and I just got my gas bill and its double what it was last month. The actual meter has also been leaking for over a year now. It's right at the front of my property facing the street and you can smell it from the street sometimes when you drive by. I just don't want the gas company to shut off my gas because if I am responsible, I can't afford to pay to have something like that fixed. Any suggestions?

2007-07-05 04:23:06 · 17 answers · asked by mami_de_alex 1

My parents have an old house and the bathroom has a shower stall separate from the bath tub. The shower is a one handle shower and was manufactured by Kohler. It drips constantly. I unscrewed everything and tightened everything. I looked at the washers and everything seemed to be in good condition. I know the simple solution is is to call a plumber. Is there any other way I can fix this on my own for cheap? Please Help!!!! Thanks!

2007-07-05 04:01:06 · 4 answers · asked by Badger5678 2

Is it expensive to run? Compared to other appliances how would it rate in terms of running costs?

2007-07-05 03:50:25 · 2 answers · asked by Lara 1

2007-07-05 03:33:11 · 6 answers · asked by slippery slope 1

It seems that plumbing in my house has a problem with water hammer. First, I thought it only occurs when toilet tanks are filling back with water, but I realized that it happens whenever water is used anywhere in home. It just that water hammer is not as bad when I use faucets. So I've been trying to figure out where or source of this water hammer. By listening to where the sound is coming from, and by touching the water pipe with my finger tips, I learned that sound is loudest where the main water pipe comes in through the concrete wall. I guess I can install a water hammer arrestor. But I am trying to understand why water hammer is occuring. Here is my guess. Please let me know what you think. There is a branch near this point where pipe leads out to the faucet outside the house. While water tries to flow further into the house, perhaps vacumm is being created in this branch pipe and causing water hammer. Is this possible? What do you think? Thanks!

2007-07-05 03:26:27 · 2 answers · asked by oskeewow13 3

If electricians already know there is a chance for power surges, why don't they put in some standard type of surge protector right at the circuit breaker box, so all the electricity coming into the house is the same?? Wouldn't this make more sense than having to buy multiple surge protectors for every outlet and/or device in the house?

2007-07-05 02:52:40 · 3 answers · asked by Mad dad 1

2007-07-05 00:06:08 · 4 answers · asked by m.c. 1

I had a flood issue where a valve broke off of my water heater. I just bumped it and it broke. I have the corroded part that shows that I was not at fault for the water heater breaking. It had been loose and needing repair for some time. Now my landlord is trying to evict me for the non payment for the carpet cleaning and the drying of it. Is this possible?

2007-07-04 17:42:14 · 8 answers · asked by takeiele 1

2007-07-04 16:34:41 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous